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#Arteetude 214 Cross-Cultural Cadence: Detlef Schlich and Julia Meltzer on Art, Language, and Life. At the end we listen to a song by her Band Erection "You hate me"

Season 1 | Episode 214

31m | Jan 28, 2024

Episode 214 of the "ArTEEtude" podcast features a fascinating conversation with Julia Meltzer, exploring her life experiences and artistic journey. Detlef Schlich, who has spent 21 years in Ireland, opens the episode by discussing the importance of maintaining one's linguistic and cultural identity despite long periods abroad. Julia shares about her aunt from Sicily and how language influences identity. They delve into the challenge of remembering native languages and how thinking patterns are influenced by language.

Julia talks about her experience with English interviews, describing the difficulties of rapid conversation in a non-native language. Detlef and Julia discuss the importance of being authentic in communication and the struggles of performing in different languages. They also touch upon the topic of self-expression through art and the therapeutic nature of engaging with an audience, both in music and podcasting.

Detlef shares his personal experiences, from his time in rock and roll to his shift towards scriptwriting due to tinnitus, highlighting the adaptability required in creative fields. The conversation also covers themes like the impact of drugs and alcohol on the music scene and the challenges artists face in maintaining their well-being amid the demands of their careers. Detlef introduces his concept of "Multilayerism" in art, a movement that incorporates multiple layers of meaning and expression, reflecting on the evolution of his creative process.